
Providers choosing to bill services under Medicaid’s IHBT bundled rate must receive fidelity certification by having a fidelity review conducted. Certification assures minimum fidelity standards are being met.
The Fidelity Tools (Individual and Team Model Tools) consists of 12 fidelity standards, with ratings measured on a 1-5 scale. Each rating of 5 indicates best practice for that standard. Minimum fidelity is achieved between ratings 3, 4 and 5 which are highlighted within each standard.
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IHBT Fidelity Individual Model Tool (Revised 11/24) | IHBT Fidelity Team Model Tool (Revised 11/24)

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Consistent with the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s (ODM) and OhioMHAS, rules to promote high-quality service, the IHBT Fidelity Tool was developed to ensure compliance with IHBT service delivery standards. Providers choosing to bill services under Medicaid’s IHBT bundled rate must be certified. Certification assures minimum fidelity standards are being met.